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"Few chronic
conditions require as much vigilance as diabetes. Whether you're working
at the office, relaxing by the fireplace or strolling on the deck of a
Caribbean cruise-boat, diabetes follows you around like a hungry dog.
Diabetes demands your attention day in and day out. You are required to
balance your food intake with your exercise routine, to keep track of
how much you ate and when you ate, to monitor your blood glucose levels,
and possibly to take insulin..." The above was taken from Diabetes Dialogue in an article entitled Breaking Free of the Stress Zone by Gabrielle Bauer (Summer 2003, Volume 50 No. 2 Page 8). For us, it highlights why support is so very vital to all who have had this "hungry dog" move into their house. Support can be found in families, through diabetes teams, in local support groups, as well as online. www.childrenwithdiabetes.com offers mailing lists that support both parents, children, and teens as well as chat rooms that can be of great comfort, support, and information. Introducing Diabetes Advocacy's own online support list!! You asked and we have answered! DiabetesAdvocacy mailing list is an unmoderated mailing list that offers you the opportunity to share information, experiences, and research updates. Ask the Expert! Diabetes Advocacy has added a section just for you! Articles written by an expert in the field of diabetes who is willing to try and answer your questions as well!! Support Groups New Brunswick: Greater Moncton Juvenile Diabetes Support Nova Scotia: For support in the Nova Scotia are please check out Diabetes Peer Support Group NS Nova Scotia Insulin Pumpers Group formerly Insulin Pumpers.ca Ontario: Type 1 Diabetes Support Group--Kingston, Ontario Organizations:
Insulindependence is a worldwide project aimed at changing diabetic lives through adventure travel and educational outreach. Inspired by three core athletes’ unified vision to redefine “insulin dependency,” it operates through a global network of outdoor enthusiasts working together in an effort to promote healthy, proactive lifestyles to diabetics lacking financial resources, positive role models and adequate guidance in professional healthcare.
Support Tools for children Rufus and Ruby....the bears with Diabetes Support for children can also be found in various bears such as Rufus and Ruby who both provide comfort and help fund a cure.
Rufus truly is a lifeline for children with Type one diabetes as the following pictures show! According to this little boy's mother "He has been tending Rufus all day. He'll say "Oh no. Rufus is low. Gotta do a blood test." We've only had him 5 hours and I think poor Rufus has caught up to him on blood tests! (He's probably up to about 125 blood tests! 6 times a day for three weeks) He does the blood test and injection on Rufus all by himself. It is very sweet to watch."
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